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Bob Costas speaks for gun control

NBC anchor Bob Costas took a firm stance on gun control during last night's Sunday Night Football matchup following this weekend's murder and suicide by Kansas City Chiefs lineback Jovan Belcher.

Belcher shot and killed the mother of his 3-month-old daughter then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide.

In his remarks, Costas praised and quoted Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock, who had argued for increased gun control. Costas concluded: "In the coming days, Jovan Belcher's actions and their possible connection to football will be analyzed. Who knows? But here, wrote Jason Whitlock, is what I believe. If Jovan Belcher didn't possess a gun, he and Kasandra Perkins would both be alive today."

Some on the right are criticizing Costas of using a tragedy to advocate for gun control reform, others believe that he shouldn't be addressing political issues in his capacity as a sports commentator, no matter what they are.